Law firm Audentia

Criminal matters

Victim of a crime

Have you been the victim of a crime? The victim of the crime, i.e. the interested party, has rights at different stages of the process. The interested party has the right to demand punishment and compensation for the crime that happened to him. Our lawyers assist the interested parties during the police interrogation phase, prepare claims for compensation on behalf of the interested party to the district court and assist in the prosecution of the case at the court hearing, and also manage the collection of compensation after the judgment is handed down. Our lawyers assist crime victims in all stages of the process. You should contact a lawyer as early as possible in the process.

Our office has been working as a voluntary telephone counselor for crime victims for many years .

Assisting the defendant

Are you suspected of a crime? A person suspected of a crime has the right to an assistant during the preliminary investigation and during the trial. The assistant's task is to ensure that the defendant's rights are fulfilled in all stages of the process. Our lawyers assist crime suspects from the preliminary investigation until the end of the trial. In a suspected criminal situation, you should call our lawyer even before going to the police interview.

Restraining order

Anyone who feels threatened or seriously disturbed by another person can apply for a restraining order. Typical situations are, for example, harassment by an ex-spouse or live-in partner with contact or attempted visits. A restraining order can be applied for in writing and the application will be processed in the district court. Our lawyers assist in preparing a restraining order application and handling the case in the district court.

Guardianship of the child

A guardian can be assigned to the child in situations where the guardian cannot impartially monitor the child's interests. These are typically situations where the guardian is suspected of a crime against the child. Our attorney acts as the guardian of the child's interests in various criminal processes, representing the child in the preliminary investigation and trial, as well as taking care of collecting the convicted compensation for the child.

Right to work

Employment and official relationship

Employment and civil service issues can cause many kinds of challenges for both the employer and the employee. The most typical disputes are situations related to the termination of employment relationships and, for example, questions related to remuneration, equal treatment and confidentiality agreements.

We assist in resolving these issues outside of court proceedings as well as in court proceedings.

Children's legal matters

Child custody, visitation and living

Questions about the child's custody, visitation and residence become topical when the child's parents are planning a divorce or a civil divorce, or when the circumstances of the already divorced parents change.

Custody refers to the parent's right to make decisions about the child's affairs, such as matters related to school, daycare, applying for a passport or changing one's name. Custody also includes monitoring the child's interests. The main rule is joint custody of the child, in which case each parent is the child's guardian. However, a custody dispute may arise between the parents, in which case the district court may order the division of tasks related to custody between the parents or only one parent to be the sole parent of the child.

Visiting and living with the child means which parent the child lives with, i.e. which one is the so-called immediate parent, and how the child meets his distant parent. When evaluating the child's visitation rights, it is important to take into account that the child is able to meet and spend time with the parent with whom the child does not live often enough. As a general rule, child allowance and child support are paid to the child's next of kin. In certain situations, the child's residence can be confirmed so that the child lives alternately with both parents. In this case, it will be up to the parents to decide with which parent the child's official address will be confirmed. It is important to note that the child's official address may have an impact on receiving certain financial benefits.

In the event of a divorce, the parents may disagree on how to organize the children's affairs. When deciding the child's affairs, the most important decision criterion is the child's best interests. It is always advisable to make a written agreement regarding the child's custody, housing, maintenance and visitation rights in connection with the separation of the parents, even if there is no dispute between the parents regarding the child's affairs at the time of the separation. The agreement made regarding the child's affairs can be changed later if there are changes in the circumstances of the child or the parents. If the change causes a dispute between the parents, the matter can be brought to the district court.

The parent living with the child, i.e. the so-called one of the most important tasks of the immediate parent is to contribute to the fulfillment of the child's right to see the parent who lives elsewhere. A dispute can arise between the parents if the immediate parent unjustifiably prevents the child from visiting. Such an unpleasant situation, where one of the parents tries to alienate the child from the parent, should be dealt with as early as possible. In this case, it is possible to apply to the district court for enforcement of visitation rights, in which case the district court obliges the immediate parent to allow the child and the other parent to meet on the basis of a threatened fine. Matters concerning the implementation of the child's visitation rights are always dealt with urgently in the district court.

Our lawyers are specialized in issues related to child maintenance, housing, visitation rights and enforcement of visitation rights, and have acted for years as parents' representatives and help when dealing with children's matters, whether it is a question of general advice, court mediation or assisting in court proceedings. It is advisable to contact a lawyer at an early stage, when decisions about the child's affairs become relevant.

Child support

Child maintenance is a statutory duty of parents. According to the law, the child has the right to adequate support. The amount of child support, the need for child support and the distribution of child support responsibility between parents can raise questions or disputes. Maintenance issues can be agreed at the child's guardian or, if there is a disagreement about child support, the matter can be brought to the district court. The amount of child support is affected by the ability of both parents to provide support and the child's individual need for support. Child support is formed as a sum of many factors. Our lawyers assist in all questions and disputes related to child support.

Child protection

In certain situations, the authorities must intervene in the family's private life with child protection measures. Such measures include, among other things, the urgent placement and custody of the child. Our lawyers assist in child protection proceedings and make sure that all matters relevant to the family are taken into account in the proceedings, and that the child who is the subject of child protection measures is heard. It is advisable to contact a lawyer as early as possible when the issue of placing a child comes up.

Marriage and inheritance

Will and prenuptial agreement

A will is a written document with which the inheritor expresses how he wants his property to be distributed after his death. When drafting a will, you should rely on an expert, because a poorly or unclearly drafted will can cause disputes about its interpretation among the heirs.

A prenuptial agreement is an agreement that defines the division of the property of the spouses in the event of a divorce or the death of the spouse. Without a prenuptial agreement, spouses have marital rights to each other's property. A well-drafted prenuptial agreement prevents disputes about the division of property in the event of separation.

We assist in drafting both wills and prenuptial agreements.    

Powers of attorney

With a power of attorney, you can agree in advance who and how can take care of your affairs when you are no longer able to do it yourself. A guardianship authorization is a more flexible and lighter way to manage your own affairs than appointing a guardian. It is advisable to have a guardianship authorization drawn up by an expert so that your individual situation is taken into account and the authorization covers the necessary issues.

We assist in drawing up power of attorney.

Dividends and separation of assets

When a marriage ends in divorce or the death of one of the spouses, a partition is delivered between the spouses. Partition refers to dividing the assets of the spouses equally in accordance with the Marriage Act. If the spouses had a prenuptial agreement at the end of the marriage, a separation of assets will be submitted instead of partition. Partitioning and separation of assets should be handled by an expert so that they are done correctly and avoid disputes.

We assist in the delivery of both partitions and separation of assets, and we also act as an estate distributor in partitions.

Deeds and distribution of inheritance

The shareholders of the estate must deliver the original document within three months of the death of the beneficiary. The deed lists the deceased's assets and liabilities and also serves as a tax return. A carefully prepared deed also facilitates the future distribution of inheritance.

The distribution of inheritance is carried out by drawing up a book of distribution, which stipulates the distribution of assets among the partners of the estate. A well-prepared division book facilitates the division of property and dealings with various authorities regarding the division of inheritance.

We assist both in the delivery of the deed and in the division of inheritance, and we act as an estate distributor in the division of inheritance.

Consumer and credit matters

A wide variety of situations can arise between a consumer and a trader in which legal assistance may be necessary. The issue may be, for example, the purchase of goods or a car and the related error situation and compensation for damages. We assist, among other things, in preparing a reclamation and a consumer dispute board complaint, in negotiating compensation and, ultimately, in handling the case in court.

Collecting the receivable with the help of a reminder letter or debt collection agency does not necessarily lead to the desired result. In this case, for example, applying for a debt judgment from the district court can be used as an enhancement of collection. Our office handles the collection of disputed receivables all over Finland and, if necessary, assists in preparing voluntary payment plans and assessing credit risks.

Lawsuits

Disputes

In the normal course of business, many kinds of disputes can arise, and the practice of business can also result in liability for damages. We handle, among other things, lawsuits related to various disputes, damages and labor law.

Criminal matters

The company, its responsible persons or employees may be subject to many kinds of criminal suspicions. Typically, crimes can be related to fraud, financial crimes, work safety crimes and taxation. We assist the investigation in the preparation of requests and compensation claims of the interested party, as well as defending and assisting the accused in the preliminary investigation.

Mediation

It is possible to mediate disputes outside the court or in court in a mediation procedure. Mediation is usually cheaper than settling the matter in litigation. We assist companies in mediating disputes.

In all court cases, the client has the opportunity to have the assistant's fee reimbursed through legal protection insurance.

Business management consulting

Matters related to insolvency and business legal consulting are our office's strongest expertise. We help companies prepare for challenging situations in advance, but we also help when the problem is already at hand. We offer the best possible solution for your situation.